Software Developer (Python)

Squarepoint Capital; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Montreal seeks a technology professional to develop software using Python for trading success. You will collaborate with talented developers and researchers to solve crucial problems at scale and improve systems that power investments. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field and up to 4 years of relevant experience. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Up to 4 years experience in a relevant role such as software or quant development.
• Experience working in an investment or financial business is useful.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced software developers and quant researchers.
• Work on a wide range of systems that fuel trading success.
• Build software needed to solve crucial problems everyday.

Skills

Python

Git

Linux

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or similar

Tools

C++

Rust

KDB+ / q

JavaScript

TypeScript

SQL

Job description

Please only apply to the one job you feel best fits your skillset and experience. If our team feels you are better suited for another role, we will reach out about the alternate opportunity.

Department : Technology

Overview

At Squarepoint we use Python to build a great deal of the software needed to solve crucial problems every day. You will work on a wide range of systems that fuel our trading success including, but not limited to, core tooling and frameworks, data pipelines used to feed predictive models in research and trading, and software products used worldwide by traders and researchers.

You will collaborate with experienced software developers and quant researchers to enable the continued growth of our investment business, solving problems at scale, and gaining a unique chance to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, Quantitative Finance, or Financial Engineering / MFE
• Up to 4 years experience in a relevant role such as software or quant development, or similar
• Experience with Python, git, and Linux
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop with us
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with any of C++, Rust, KDB+ / q, JavaScript / TypeScript / React
• Experience with database management systems and related technologies such as SQL
• Experience working in an investment or financial business is useful